to be born; to come into the world
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
(period of) a year; during an era
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
to be needed; to be wanted
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
scholarship; stipend; bursary; student loan
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
to punch; to hit and hit; to stamp out; to pierce; to bore into; to knock down walls
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
too much; excessively; too
woman; lady; adult female
to be worried; to be troubled
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
exorbitant; outrageous; ridiculous; absurd; excessive; inordinate
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
vice; immorality; corruption
bill; handbill; flier; flyer; leaflet; poster
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
unfounded (e.g. rumour); groundless; baseless; completely untrue
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
in one's own way or style
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
article; news story; report; account
head office; main office; main store; this store; our store
anonymity; using an assumed name